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Maximilian Lais, director of photography, camera operator, producer, Cologne
©2019 Chinzilla Films GmbH
  • Director of photography
  • camera operator
  • producer
Born 1988 (35 Years)

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Movies as director of photography

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020WDR3 - Beethoven. Folge der MusikCommercialChristian GlasslChinzilla Films
2019True Demon (Webserie)Series, funk [de]Jan KühneChinzilla Films
2019ADAC - #Handyweg. Dein Leben. Mehr als eine StoryCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019WDR - Das Beethoven ExperimentCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019VCI - Deine Chemie. Time Warp (Webserie)Corporate SeriesJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019CWS - Sicherheit, die inspiriertCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019Toeppel Butera - Wie soll ich das glaubenMusic VideoJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019Beethoven Jubiläums GmbH - BTHVN 2020 (WT)Event DocumentaryMaximilian LaisChinzilla Films
2019Aixigo - USP FilmCommercialMultipleChinzilla Films
2019AOK - JolinchenKidsCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2019Devolo - Überwachungskamera (WT)CommercialDaniel KoschGrid Filmproduktion, Daniel Kosch [de]
2018Astoc Architects - Hochschule Ruhr WestCommercialNikolas JürgensChinzilla Films
2018Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH - FIBO 2018 (Messefilm)CommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2018Chris Tall - LiveshowOpenerJan KühneChinzilla Films
2017WDR - TrikottauschCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2017WDR4 - Meine LieblingshitsCommercialJan KühneChinzilla Films
2016Daniel Danger feat. WDR Big Band - Kleine WeihnachtsmausMusic VideoJan KühneChinzilla Films
2016Das Imperium der weißen Mönche - Petra Gerster auf den Spuren der ZisterzienserDocumentaryMultipleGruppe 5 Filmproduktion GmbH
2016Vincents weise Worte (Webserie)Series, WDR [de]Jan KühneChinzilla Films
2016Ping! Die Mikrowellenshow (Webserie)TV-Show, WDR [de]Jan KühneChinzilla Films

Movies as camera operator

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Tatort - Das TeamTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], WDR [de]Jan Georg SchütteDie Film GmbH
2017KlassentreffenTV Movie, WDR [de]Jan Georg SchütteDie Film GmbH

Movies as producer

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Deutsche Welle - Pastoral Project (Livestream)Concert Recording, DW - Deutsche Welle [de]Jan KühneChinzilla Films
2018True Demon (Webserie)Series, funk [de]Jan KühneChinzilla Films
20131Live - Pimp meine Weihnacht (Internetfilm) (WT)Corporate FilmJan KühneChinzilla Films
2012AlientamponTeaser (Film Concept)Jan KühneChinzilla Films

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Beethoven Jubiläums GmbH - BTHVN 2020 (WT)Event DocumentaryMaximilian LaisChinzilla Filmsdirector
2019CWS - Weißt du eigentlich, was du trägst? Nachhaltige Arbeitskleidung von CWS WorkwearCommercialMaximilian LaisChinzilla Filmsdirector
2019Dyson - Staubsauger, Föhn & Lockenstab (mehrere Filme) (WT)CommercialMaximilian LaisChinzilla Filmsdirector
2015Volkswagen AG - Touran. FahrvorstellungCommercialMarkus SteinerMpg Media Picture Group GmbH [de]2nd assistant camera
2013Happy HourFeature FilmFranz MüllerGringo Films GmbH [de]2nd assistant camera
2013SOKO KölnTV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH2nd assistant camera Vertretung 2DT Red MX
2013Terra X - Die Wikinger. Mutige Entdecker, visionäre Händler des MittelaltersDocumentary (Series), ZDF [de]MultipleGruppe 5 Filmproduktion GmbH2nd assistant camera & DIT Arri Alexa
2013Deutsche Bahn - Ironie des SchicksalsCommercialMartin SchmidJO!SCHMID Filmproduktion GmbH [de]2nd assistant camera Red Epic
2013Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die AutobahnpolizeiTV Series, RTL [de]MultipleAction Concept GmbH2nd assistant camera Zusatz div Tage
2013Forbidden LoveTV Series, ARD [de]MultipleUFA Serial Drama GmbH2nd assistant camera Außendreh Januar bis März
2012LadykracherTV Series, SAT.1MultipleBrainpool TV GmbH2nd assistant camera 1. & 2. Block
2012PastewkaTV Series, SAT.1MultipleBrainpool TV GmbH2nd assistant camera 2. Block
2012Forbidden LoveTV Series, ARD [de]MultipleUFA Serial Drama GmbH2nd assistant camera Vertretung Außendreh
2012Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die AutobahnpolizeiTV Series, RTL [de]MultipleAction Concept GmbH2nd assistant camera Folge 242-245 / 3x Alexa Plus
2012AlientamponTeaser (Film Concept)Jan KühneChinzilla Filmsproduction manager
2011Countdown - Die Jagd beginntTV Series, RTL [de]MultipleFilmpool Fiction GmbH2nd assistant camera 7D & 5D Operator Action DT
2011Tom Beck - SexyMusic VideoGil MehmertCOMUDE Dorniak u. Schmid GbR2nd assistant camera Alexa Plus
2011Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die AutobahnpolizeiTV Series, RTL [de]MultipleAction Concept GmbH2nd assistant camera Super 16 & 35mm
2010Don - The King is BackFeature FilmFarhan AkhtarExcel Entertainment [in]1st assistant camera 2. Unit 35mm Crashbox
2010AzaanFeature FilmPrashant ChadhaPercept Pictures [in]2nd assistant camera Crash-Boxen Operator

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGermanLatin
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria
North Africa: Morocco, Tunisia
Southern Europe: Spain
West Asia: Turkey
Western Europe: Belgium, England, Ireland
Own equipment2x Ursa Mini Pro S35 Sensor
1x Blackmagic Pocket 4K
Satz Sigma Art Zooms, Mavic 2 Pro (with insurance) Ronin S, Wireless Video Set, Focus

Magliner & Wrangling Station

Skypanel S30C, Aladdin A & Eye-Lights, Bi-Flex 2x1

Zoom F8 Recorder mit wireless audio & boom pole

Ford Transit (transportation vehicle)

post production with Avid Nexis online storage & LTO backup
4 workstations with shared storage (Avid Nexis)
Education2008 Trainee Theater Bonn, Netproducer, Vogelsänger Film
2009 Trainee Action Concept
2009 2.nd AC Action Concept Alarm für Cobra 11
2009 Founding Chinzilla Films
Further referencesfounder & managing director Chinzilla Films GmbH (est. 2009)
Immediate working areaCologne
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia